Name the products of the reaction when potassium reacts with water. Write a word equation for the reaction.

Chemistry · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas is produced when potassium reacts with water, potassium interacts violently with water. 

Chemical reaction of potassium and water :

2 K ( s ) + 2 H 2 O ( l ) → 2 KOH ( aq ) + H 2 ( g )